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Malignant: Parasitic and Mindless

By Sammy Black | Nov. 16

Every fall season, there is another horror movie released that gets promoted as being the eerie film of the year; this year it was Malignant. The promotion of the movie revealed it as a psychological thriller that would leave the audience in a Halloween frenzy. James Wan, the director, has been known ...

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Alice in Groceryland

By Ronald Hanson | Nov. 16

Inside the Needler’s Fresh Market on N. New Jersey St. downtown Indy shoppers picked and scanned their Thursday evening provisions. Outside an October cold front was descending upon the adjacent courtyard, sounding an early winter warning as a band of culture-minded individuals assembled their projector, ...

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Requiem for the Pirate Cat: Family and residents honor local celebrity feline with bronze memorial

By Ronald Hanson | Oct. 29

Pirate lore speaks of a swashbuckling feline that once roamed the high grasses of the notorious Marion and Hamilton County border. A hornswoggling thief of scratches, belly rubs, bed and drink as he slipped and stalked his way down Indy’s Monon Trail. A four-legged marauder who called home to whichever way the wind blew. 

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Trick-or-Treat Hours Announced Along With Community Halloween Events: Indianapolis and Surrounding Areas

By Hanne Brandgard | Oct. 28

On October 13th, Indianapolis announced that trick-or-treat hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2021. This has been standard for the past several years, as has the increase in police patrolling neighborhoods on Halloween night. The press release cites this routine increase as a measure to “protect ...

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Pumpkin to Talk About: A Review of the Top Four Pumpkin Patches in the Indianapolis Area

By Melissa Rogers | Oct. 28

Beasley’s Orchards Upon first impression, Beasley’s orchard located on the west side of Indianapolis is huge compared to the other Orchards. There are rows upon rows of apple trees. Kids were having a blast falling over one another as they climbed the mountain of hay bales right near the entrance ...

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Culture

Positively Social: How to Use Social Media to your Advantage

By Melissa Rogers | Oct. 21

Depression, anxiety, and lack of personal identity are just a few of the negative effects of misusing social media. Yet, social networking has become an inescapable part of life, and there are ways to use socials to your personal and professional advantage.  In 2019, the Pew Research Center reported ...

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Halloween Movie Review: Shaun of the Dead

By William Cooper | Oct. 19

With Halloween right around the corner, many of us may watch some of our favorite horror movies, and while it’s certainly far from scary, “Shaun of the Dead” makes a great movie to watch with friends this time of year. As a quick summary of the movie, it primarily follows the journey of Shaun ...

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Nine Lives Cat Cafe: A review of the best place to get some kitty love and good drinks

By Alyssa Clark | Oct. 19

Tucked away in the plethora of shops in Fountain Square sits a cafe that has a furry little twist. At Nine Lives Cat Cafe, you can spend some time playing with free roaming shelter cats and afterward, you can enjoy some coffee while looking at local cat art for sale. One of the most refreshing things ...

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PICKLEMAN’S RESTAURANT PLANS 2022 OPENING IN NOBLESVILLE

By Natalie Lazo | Oct. 14

The food scene is continuing to grow in Indiana with a new fast-casual, sit-down restaurant coming to Noblesville. Missouri-based restaurant Pickleman’s Gourmet Café is expected to open its first Indiana location early next year.  While the restaurant is well-known for its freshly baked chocolate ...

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Woodruff Place Flea Market Resumes After COVID-19 Delay

By Ashley Wilson | Oct. 7

The Woodruff Place Flea Market took place on October 2nd and 3rd. The flea market, normally held in the first week of June, was postponed this year due to COVID-19. The market held a variety of different items, from the vintage dishware and clothing of the neighborhood’s inhabitants, to ice cream ...

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“Dare to Say His Name”: Candyman is no longer a myth

By Sammy Black | Sept. 29

“Candyman”  is psychologically jarring in how it exemplifies racial injustice. The sequel follows the 1992 film, where the main character in the 2021 film, is derived from the child who had a connection to the Candyman. The urban legend is retold within the new film, but speaks to the truths of ...

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Shang-Chi: How Action Drives Narrative

By Zane Bruce | Sept. 28

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” introduces an excellent cast of skilled martial arts heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film features multiple action scenes one expects from a martial arts movie, barring the painfully generic battle scene, and most of the fight scenes in the ...

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Lil Nas X’s "Montero" shakes conservatives and inspires others

By Zach Burck | April 21

Lil Nas X has created a conservative hurricane of outrage usually reserved for abortion and Hillary Clinton following the release of his new single. Lil Nas X’s music video “Montero” joins WAP and the MLB in Fox News’ basket of deplorables.The music video featuring Lil Nas X in tight black briefs, ...

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City Market Catacombs open for tours amid pandemic

By Sara Couch | April 6

It is noon, and the Indianapolis City Market is filled with people grabbing lunch. I spot a sign that says, “Catacomb tour this way,” which points me up a staircase toward the Indiana Landmarks booth. There, I meet up with guide Craig Barker and a small group of masked tour-goers. Barker begins ...